Friends of Library to hold fund-raising activities

The Friends of the Pomona Public Library will hold an Appraisal Day as part of a series of fund raising activities taking place from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Pomona Public Library, 625 S. Garey Ave.

The Appraisal Day will bring together eight certified appraisers who will be available to view objects and provide written reports on their estimated value, said Gwen Robinson, president of the Friends group.

Just about any item a person can carry into the library will be appraised, she said.

Among the items participants can have appraised at the event are clocks, crystal, china figurines, antique dolls, books, tools, pottery, jewelry and paintings.

A $10 ticket entitles the ticket-holder to have two items appraised. Each additional item will be appraised at a cost of $5.

Tickets can be purchased at Frantz Cleaners, 1490 N. Garey Ave. ahead of time or at the door the day of the event.

In addition to the appraisals the Friends will have a craft sales table. Vendors interested in having a table at the event should call 909-896-8105.

As part of the day's activities the Friends Bookstore will be open. A number of gently used books are available for sale along with other items.

The organization's monthly book sale will also take place the same day on the southern end of the library building. Shoppers can reach the sale from the loading dock adjacent to the library parking lot on the northwest corner of Garey Avenue and Seventh Street.

Proceeds from the appraisals and the various sale activities go to the Friends which works to support the Pomona Public Library.